NBA signs CFTC prediction market pact with Kalshi and Polymarket
The Block reports the NBA became the third league to sign a prediction market pact with the CFTC, tapping Kalshi and Polymarket, with standards agreed to protect game integrity. CoinDesk reports the NBA joined pro sports leagues engaging with the CFTC on prediction markets while the NFL balks, noting the regulator has been gathering allied sports leagues.
Why “Unverified”
- 2 independent sources (CoinDesk, The Block), but no primary confirmation
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What the sources claim
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The NBA became the third league to sign a CFTC prediction market pact, involving Kalshi and Polymarket.
“NBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction market pact, taps Kalshi and Polymarket”
The Block -
The CFTC and NBA agreed on standards to protect the integrity of the game regarding prediction markets.
“The CFTC and NBA have agreed to put in place standards to protect the integrity of the game when it comes to prediction markets.”
The Block -
The NBA joined pro sports leagues on CFTC prediction markets while the NFL balks.
“NBA joins pro sports leagues on CFTC prediction markets bandwagon while NFL balks”
CoinDesk -
The CFTC has been gathering allied sports leagues as it champions prediction market firms such as Kalshi.
“The U.S. derivatives regulator, which has championed the arrival of prediction market firms such as Kalshi, has been gathering allied sports leagues.”
CoinDesk
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